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Global SovereignQ

Description

Utilize a model-driven investment discipline and construct a diversified portfolio of independent alpha engines using all major global markets. Value can be added through country and currency allocation, as well as duration and yield curve positioning. Rigorous analyses are performed using proprietary quantitative models combined with professional insights and experience of the portfolio management team to determine the relative-value positions that seek to provide optimal risk/return characteristics. Risk/return is customizable without the use of financial leverage.

Investment Vehicles

Performance as of December 31, 2020

Returns for periods greater than one year are annualized. Please see the Performance and Risk Disclosures for more detail.

Portfolio Characteristics as of December 31, 2020

Leverage None
Credit Quality AA
Effective Duration 7.89 years
Spread Duration 2.39 years
Yield-to-Worst 0.27%

Snapshot

Strategy AUM: Total Global SovereignQ Assets:
USD3.9 billion (as of December 31, 2020)
Benchmark: FTSE World Government Bond Index
Inception Date: 01 Oct 09

Sector Allocation as of December 31, 2020

Country Exposure, Top Ten (MV) Portfolio (%) Benchmark (%)
United Kingdom 29 6
United States 20 35
Cash & Cash Equivalents 16 0
Italy 10 8
Spain 7 5
Japan 5 17
France 5 9
Germany 3 6
Belgium 2 2
Canada 1 2
Note: Sector allocation includes look-through to any underlying commingled vehicles if held. Data may not sum to total due to rounding.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: All investments involve risk including loss of principal. Past performance is not indicative of future investment results. This information is only for use by professional clients, eligible counterparties or qualified investors. It is not aimed at, or for use by, retail clients.
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